So. Cal racing series

[tonico]

Here the classes that I have worjed out so far
UYV
Stock - Everything bone stock with the addition of safety related items. Any exhaust, ail filter system, replacement shocks/springs that fit the standard mounts (no bypass), reinforcement of mounts.
Mod - This would be basicallt the same as the BITD.
Open/outlaw - Anything goes within wheelbase limits including Motorcycle engines. I have committed that if I get a consistent 10 entries for the SR1's I would create their own class along their standard rules.

Mni Buggies:
Stadium Lites - Up to 90" wheelbase, 800cc 4stroke/500cc two stroke
Mini - Up to 100" wheelbase 1000cc M/C engines.
Pro Mini - Up to 110" wheelbase 1200cc M/C engines
3K - This is a take off from the class 3000 buggies. It allows automotive engines up to 2.4L engines (Ecotec), 103" wheelbase. Maximum weight 2,500lbs.

At this point I am not looking at engines mods, except no turbos/superchargers. If someone with a 'busa rolls up I will probably allow it with say a five minute/per lap penalty. If ten roll up, I will create a class.

Current requirements for cages call for 1 1/2" x .090 (.095) for vehicles under 2000lbs and 1 1/2" x 0.120" for under 2,500lbs. UTV's best I can tell are under 1500lbs, but if you guys feel that you need 1 3/4" I have no problem with that. Most Mini buggies even the large ones come in well under 1500lbs or even 1000lbs and are usually built from 1 1/4". Score does not allow them using the lame excuse that I mentioned before.
BTW when I say mini buggies I do not even consider the Chinese made ones at all. These are mostly custom built with a few turn key ones such as the Redline, the Sinister, Drakart or the plans built Rorty in its various models and a few others made in the good old USA.
Tony

[TutTech]

I really think your onto something here.
I will be there for sure when the first race starts you can count me in.
My wife will run in the 3k class and I will hopfully have my mini built and ready for the first race. If not soon very soon.

I think the rules are really getting dialed in and make a lot of since.
Not to many but just enough to get people racing. Also I like the if you have 10 cars a like you can create a new class for them. That makes since.

Good start I hope you get it all worked out and make this dream a reality.
Like I said count my wife and I in we would love to come race with these conditions and cars. Very cool.

Also I believe it was talked about that this will be a no nerfing event?
Or no? Or yes?
My wife in her 3k car is used to it and all but the mini buggies etc. in the light weight and smaller tube size could take a real hit from one another and faster not just bigger cars. I understand accidents happen and people get tangled up but a full blown ram your mini buggy from behind could get someone killed or seriously injured??


Well keep us posted, my wife and I can't wait.

[tonico]

I have started on the rule book. I am hoping to have a complete draft by the December, 5 race. By than I should have also have talked to the BLM. I would like you to read it over. Only when you break out Word and start typing does one realize the incredible and sometimes redundant detail these things have....
Yes there will be no nerfing rules complete with "consequences"... I understand your concern only too well, remember I use to race a Class 9. My new chassis is probably about six inches longer at the rear to allow more "cave in" before it gets into the engine... :-) Interestingly enough I had a lot more problems with cars which were barely faster than me than with the real fast trucks/buggies.... whats up with that?
At the moment my main concern remains to be insurance. The issue that so far I see is that the ones that are involved in insuring racing events do not seem to have any idea what a desert race is all about. They all assume some kind of permanent race track with fences, restricted pits, gran stands and all that good staff...
I will probably be at Glen Helen tomorrow to see what I can see. Racing always charges my batteries if you catch my drift.
BTW could I have your private email address? You can sent it to mojaveutv@gmail.com.
Thanks for the support.
Tony

[tonico]

EVERYBODY
I would like to have a "exploratory expedition" to look at potential track routes up in the Barstow area.
This will probably happen on December 6. There is a MORE race on December 5.
We will probably get together at the Slash X.
Time TBA.
Let see a count of hands
Tony
Mojave Racing Minis

[Ocotillo Explorer]

I would like to buy a UTV and race it in So Cal. but there is not a current series that interest me fully. A 5 or 6 race series would be great in So Cal. I like plaster city, superstition and Barstow the best. It would be great if a series had more classes, like a stock class, modified, and unlimited. This would make it more fair and competitive. Maybe you could add this series along to DRIVE or one of the motorcycle series in So Cal. ...Keep us posted

[tonico]

BTW this get together does not require that you bring a UTV or buggy. As long as you feel "comfortable" with your ride what ever that maybe, join us.
Nothing (well almost) is off the table at this point, so anything is possible.
Tony